After a Death in Forest of Dean District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Forest of Dean District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Forest of Dean District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Forest of Dean District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Central England Co-operative

0.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Justin's cheerful and positive approach really helped with what might have been a difficult day. Despite the heavy snowfall everything went off perfectly.” — Michael K.

“What an amazing group of people. Professional but also friendly, caring, respectful and very down to earth. If I could rate more than 5 stars I absolutely would.” — Toni T.

2. Gordon Blake Funeral Director

0.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

3. Collier and Brain Ltd

1.8 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Robin was available at all times of day and night, always quick to respond, nothing was too much trouble, the service provided was thoughtful and highly professional. Robin's calm guidance helped us through.” — Kim Z.

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4. Ernest Heal and Sons

4.9 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
David Heal David Heal David Heal Ernest Heal

Meet David, David, David +12

“The headstone has exceeded our expectations. Thank you to Aiden for keeping me updated on the headstone journey. My whole experience was 10/10.” — sam w.

“The team delivered craftsmanship of the highest quality on time despite adverse weather conditions, all while demonstrating considerable patience while we agreed on words for the epitaph. Thank you for providing a perfectly fitting memorial for two much loved grandparents.” — Grantley M.

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5. Abbotsfield & Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors

6.8 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Jacqui Williams

Meet Diane, Jacqui, Jess

“Such caring professional staff when you need them most. Thankyou for your service.” — Joy G.

“Jess in particular needs to be singled out for praise.” — James M.

6. Gordon Blake Funeral Director

7.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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7. Philip Blatchly and Son

7.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional service highly recommend” — Lee B.

“Very professional service highly recommend” — Lee B.

8. Smiths Funeral Services Limited

8.0 miles away

3.6
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Smiths estate agents were professional kind and very helpful. We cannot thank Natalie enough for helping in our search. Thankyou . Highly recommend” — Julia V.

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9. Smiths Funeral Service

8.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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10. David Stockwell and Co

9.3 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Send mum off very well — she looked good with her new dress on. Thank you very much.” — shaun l.

“Our bearers took care of us and were with us every step to ensure we were ok as the family bore mum. Chapel visits with mum presented beautifully and as we remembered and will remember her — everything tailored to our requests.” — John C.

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11. Ernest Heal and Sons

9.5 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Neil Williams Neil Williams Paul Heal Paul Heal

Meet Neil, Neil, Paul +1

“The headstone has been fitted and it's exceeded our expectations. My whole experience was 10/10.” — sam w.

“The team delivered craftsmanship of the highest quality on time despite adverse weather conditions, all while demonstrating considerable patience while we agreed on words for the epitaph. We hold the whole team in such high regard.” — Grantley M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google